Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is a diversified global healthcare company operating across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals. With a market capitalisation around $221.98B, Abbott supplies a mix of recurring-revenue products — from diagnostic systems and cardiovascular devices to glucose-monitoring products and infant nutrition — that can offer relative resilience across economic cycles. Investors should note its exposure to regulatory approvals, reimbursement policies and competition from large medtech and pharmaceutical peers, plus currency and supply-chain risks in international markets. Abbott invests in R&D and product upgrades, which can support long-term growth but also requires ongoing capital. The company has historically returned cash to shareholders, yet past distributions do not guarantee future payments. This summary is for general, educational purposes and is not personalised investment advice; individuals should assess suitability, consult up-to-date sources, and consider seeking regulated financial advice before investing.
Why It's Moving
Abbott Laboratories hikes dividend for 54th straight year, signaling unwavering commitment to shareholders.
Abbott Laboratories announced a 6.8% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.63 per share on December 12, marking the 408th consecutive quarterly payout since 1924. This move underscores the company's robust financial health and confidence in sustained cash flow generation amid strong profitability in diagnostics and medical devices.
- Dividend boost raises forward yield to 2.04%, reflecting solid balance sheet with a current ratio of 1.7 and low debt-to-equity of 0.25.
- 54th consecutive year of dividend growth positions Abbott as an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, with payouts up over 70% since 2020.
- Analysts maintain 'Buy' consensus with positive sentiment, supported by high institutional ownership at 79.67% despite minor insider selling.
Abbott Laboratories hikes dividend for 54th straight year, signaling unwavering commitment to shareholders.
Abbott Laboratories announced a 6.8% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.63 per share on December 12, marking the 408th consecutive quarterly payout since 1924. This move underscores the company's robust financial health and confidence in sustained cash flow generation amid strong profitability in diagnostics and medical devices.
- Dividend boost raises forward yield to 2.04%, reflecting solid balance sheet with a current ratio of 1.7 and low debt-to-equity of 0.25.
- 54th consecutive year of dividend growth positions Abbott as an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, with payouts up over 70% since 2020.
- Analysts maintain 'Buy' consensus with positive sentiment, supported by high institutional ownership at 79.67% despite minor insider selling.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend buying Abbott's stock with a target price of $144.75, indicating strong growth potential.
Financial Health
Abbott Laboratories is performing well with strong profits, revenue, and cash flow, indicating solid financial stability.
Dividend
Abbott Laboratories has a dividend yield of 1.88%, which is reasonable for those seeking dividends. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $23.60 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Explore BasketWhy You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Stable revenue mix
Recurring sales from diagnostics and devices can support steadier cash flows, though performance will vary and is not guaranteed.
Global market reach
A broad international footprint offers growth opportunities but brings currency, regulatory and supply-chain exposure to watch.
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Ongoing R&D and device upgrades can drive long-term growth, yet new product development faces regulatory and competitive hurdles.
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